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Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies

These Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies are buttery and melt in your mouth, balancing tangy sweetness and perfect for various diets.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar fine sugar preferred
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour unbleached recommended
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure extract preferred
For the Raspberry Swirl
  • 1 cup raspberry preserves seedless for smooth texture
For Baking
  • 1 sheet parchment paper non-stick preferred

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp Knife
  • Baking Sheets
  • Plastic wrap
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup of granulated sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gradually fold in 2 cups of all-purpose flour until dough forms.
  3. Shape the dough into a rectangle on parchment paper, about ¼-inch thick, and spread a thin layer of raspberry preserves on top, leaving a border.
  4. Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chilled log into ¼-inch rounds and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use softened butter for best texture, chill the dough log for clean cuts, and feel free to experiment with different fruit preserves for variation.

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